Learning Support Technician
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Job Description
JOB TITLE
Learning Support TechnicianLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Electrical & Computer EngineeringDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
WPIs Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is seeking a Learning Support Technician whose primary departmental responsibilities are for monitoring and providing help to campus students faculty and staff in areas encompassing Electronics and Mechanics. Duties and responsibilities include updating ordering and dispensing electrical and mechanical components and materials teaching soldering troubleshooting electro/mechanical circuit and project fabrication for various departmental courses and projects. Utilizing Multisim/Labview and Ultiboard design software simulation tools and Solidworks. This also includes a working knowledge of our machine shops equipment and tooling fabrications with a large variety of materials for use in lecture demonstrations and projects.WPI is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity diversity and inclusion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
Fabricate and troubleshoot various electrical and mechanical projects and systems.
Assist the faculty students and staff with electrical and mechanical problems.
Perform or oversee student help in entering and tracking all student project accounts keeping our inventory of the components hardware special materials and equipment updated on our network based PC system.
Help faculty staff and students in finding information on parts and equipment.
Assist colleague in performing or overseeing student help in routine maintenance of shop equipment and all department PCs. This would involve internal and external cleaning replacement of cards disk drives etc. as the need arises which requires knowledge of PC hardware and software.
Assist students in troubleshooting electronic and mechanical project fabrication problems to component level if necessary. Assist/instruct students with any software problems they may present related to IPQ MPQ projects.
Perform or oversee student help in stocking dispensing and retrieving components kits reference material and equipment which accounts for most of the general counter activity. This activity will also be shared with a colleague.
Order the necessary electromechanical supplies as the need arises with ECE managers approval.
Oversee the use of students in the use of our machine and electrical shop tools and equipment as noted above.
Create sophisticated class demonstrations under the direction of our faculty.
Requirements:
Associate degree
210 years of experience
Hourly pay rate: $21.25 $26.01. This is an onsite 40 hours per week position. WPIs benefits package includes a robust retirement match wellness perks tuition assistance and more!
Please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (NonExempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat actively seeks to increase the diversityof its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals withdiverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change making.It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
